Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Britain alongside first lady Peng Liyuan on Monday, October 19, 2015, for a state visit billed as forging business and trade ties between the two nations. President Xi resided at Buckingham Palace during his stay, and addressed parliament as Prime Minister David Cameron. The royal family rolled out what British media described as the "reddest red carpet" for him. The two countries sealed deals on nuclear and railway projects and announced the launch of sovereign debt in yuan in London.

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Xi Jinping's UK state visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Britain alongside first lady Peng Liyuan on Monday, October 19, 2015, for a state visit billed as forging business and trade ties between the two nations. President Xi resided at Buckingham Palace during his stay, and addressed parliament as Prime Minister David Cameron. The royal family rolled out what British media described as the "reddest red carpet" for him. The two countries sealed deals on nuclear and railway projects and announced the launch of sovereign debt in yuan in London.

The new "golden era' of relations between China and Britain has arrived. President Xi Jinping ended his four-day visit on Friday with more than 100 agreements and billions of dollars in business deals having been signed, proving the strength of ties.

The new "golden era' of relations between China and Britain has arrived. President Xi Jinping ended his four-day visit on Friday with more than 100 agreements and billions of dollars in business deals having been signed, proving the strength of ties.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has sought assurance from President Xi Jinping, who is on a state visit to UK, that Hongkongers would be able to choose their own leader without Beijing’s prior vetting, according to a report.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has sought assurance from President Xi Jinping, who is on a state visit to UK, that Hongkongers would be able to choose their own leader without Beijing’s prior vetting, according to a report.